‘Let’s Better Live in Friendship,’ Putin Tells West, Says Russia Cannot Be Intimidated

Key points from the Russian president’s statements at a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission:▪️External threats facing Russia are not decreasing, Putin said, noting that NATO is expanding and increasing its presence in different regions of the world▪️He pointed to NATO exercises in the Baltic Sea aimed at practicing the seizure of civilian vessels, saying Russia is ready to respond to any attempts to seize its vessels▪️Putin stressed that Russia’s military and security structures must r